Chapter 23 first quarter

Atsuko was still on the bed when the phone rang.Look at the clock, it's just after nine o'clock.This ceramic clock was bought during a wedding trip to Europe. After staring blankly at the clock for a second or two, she jumped up from the bed as if she suddenly came to her senses. Putting on her nightgown and walking out of the room, perhaps because her upper body was congested with blood, the cold touch of the handset in her palm made her feel good. "Hi, hello..." Houzi's voice was hoarse. "Ah. Hello. Is this Mr. Tamura's house?" The other party asked.The voice is rough, but articulate.From the difference in accent, Atsuko immediately judged——

The call is from Osaka. "yes……" "Excuse me, are you his wife?" "yes……" Hearing her answer, the other party seemed to hesitate a little, and then adjusted his breathing. "This is the Osaka Police Station." The voice of the other party's suppressed emotions came from the receiver. "..." "Your husband Yoichi Tamura was stabbed with a knife and unfortunately passed away." "Hey……" "If possible, we would like you to come over here...Hello? Mrs. Tamura? Did you hear me?"